Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Overview

*** Position open until February 06, 2026***

The City of Haines City is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for all positions equally without regard to their race, sex, age, color, religion, creed, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The City of Haines City is a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants who complete the initial screening process will be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical.

Police Department applicants will also be required to take a Polygraph Examination. All information provided by an applicant will be verified for truthfulness and accuracy if a conditional offer of employment is made. Applications and other submitted documents are considered public records.

Salary range is provided to show the min to max compensation for a position. It is not the basis for or guarantee of a starting salary.

Under the general direction of the Accounting Manager, performs duties necessary to support the Finance Department by conducting accounts receivable and payable through the reconciliation of invoices, vendor account coordination, processing employee loan and/or reimbursement programs, financial software system updates, revenue collections and deposit transactions audit, banking transaction preparation, processing budget transfers, ledger entries, annual audit support, and purchasing activities.

Duties are primarily performed within an office environment or setting. Possible exposure to dust and mold.

• Required knowledge and experience are normally obtained through the completion of an advanced education from an accredited educational institution of higher learning resulting in a Bachelor  Degree (or commitment to have the degree completed in a year) in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and at least one (1) year of related work experience in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field are preferred.

• Work requires the ability to read and write letters, memos, spreadsheets, and other job-related analyses.

• Must possess excellent oral communication skills.

• Must be able to perform basic mathematical computations and/or analysis.

• Must be able to research, compile and analyze data in an acceptable format.

• Should be competent in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint software.

• Ability to work under high demands, short time constraints, and the pressure of a fast-paced work environment.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other government representatives, contractors, partners, consultants, vendors, the media, and the general public is essential.

• Must possess a Valid Florida Class E driver  license.

• Must pass applicable pre-employment testing and background and credit checks.

This position may be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.